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The PCWorld Guide to Laptops

From Chromebooks and budget laptops to high-end models for gaming and content creation, the expert editors at PCWorld give you all the advice you need. We bring you the latest laptop news, reviews, buying advice and best buys, deals and tutorials.

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Latest Laptop Reviews

Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 review: A notable upgrade makes a big difference
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Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 review: A notable upgrade makes a big difference

The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is a solid upgrade over the 2023, featuring a faster processor and a touchscreen display, with only minor drawbacks that hardly impact the overall performance.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 3 days ago
MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo review: A chic 2-in-1 with marathon battery life
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MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo review: A chic 2-in-1 with marathon battery life

The MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo doesn’t score high marks in performance benchmarks, but it does achieve superb battery life.
By Matthew S. Smith 1 week ago
Acer Aspire Go 15 review: An affordable laptop that cuts some corners
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Acer Aspire Go 15 review: An affordable laptop that cuts some corners

The Acer Aspire Go 15 (2025) is a utilitarian machine with limited memory and disappointing battery life. While it's priced competitively, I'd recommend waiting for when a better laptop goes on sale.
By Mark Knapp 1 week ago
Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: Boring looks, brilliant battery life
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Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: Boring looks, brilliant battery life

The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is a competent Snapdragon-powered laptop with long battery life, but it doesn’t stand out from the crowd.
By Matthew S. Smith 2 weeks ago
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition review: Say goodbye to the TrackPoint
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Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition review: Say goodbye to the TrackPoint

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 is a sleeker, more luxurious ThinkPad. However, its performance and battery life are mid-pack.
By Matthew S. Smith 3 weeks ago
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 review: This 2-in-1 nearly nails it
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Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 review: This 2-in-1 nearly nails it

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 checks off a lot boxes, sure, but at full retail price it's expensive, especially for an entry-level configuration.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 3 weeks ago
Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: A gaming tablet outclassed by its rivals
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Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: A gaming tablet outclassed by its rivals

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) integrates AMD's Ryzen AI Max processor, a graphics and AI powerhouse. But are you willing to pay hundreds more for a gaming tablet that doesn't quite offer what a traditional gaming laptop does?
By Mark Hachman 3 weeks ago
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 review: Sleek and shiny, but with trade-offs
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 review: Sleek and shiny, but with trade-offs

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 is a sleek laptop with a unique aesthetic and an incredible display. But it makes some sacrifices to get there.
By Chris Hoffman 4 weeks ago
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Get this excellent Acer Swift laptop with 16GB RAM for just $549

This limited-time promo sees a laptop with plenty of RAM and great battery life going for $400 off its list price at B&H.
By Michael Crider 19 hours ago
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming

These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 21 hours ago
Asus' 3K OLED laptop with killer battery life is $400 off right now
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Asus' 3K OLED laptop with killer battery life is $400 off right now

The Asus Zenbook S 14 is an absolute beast when it comes to productivity and longevity. Grab it now for just $1,000 at Best Buy!
By Gabriela Vatu 21 hours ago
Framework Laptop 12 pre-orders start April 9
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Framework Laptop 12 pre-orders start April 9

Framework's first 2-in-1 design, announced to compete with budget "craptops," will be available for order next week. But how much will it cost?
By Michael Crider 2 days ago
MediaTek's 'Ultra' Chromebook chips promise killer Minecraft power
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MediaTek's 'Ultra' Chromebook chips promise killer Minecraft power

MediaTek launches its Kompanio Ultra brand of Chromebook processors, bringing top-tier AI to Chromebooks along with excellent performance and battery life.
By Mark Hachman 2 days ago
Beyond tariffs: 4 other ways phones, PCs and gadgets could suffer in 2025
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Beyond tariffs: 4 other ways phones, PCs and gadgets could suffer in 2025

For decades, we’ve taken technology’s forward progress for granted. That may change in the coming months.
By Alaina Yee 2 days ago
Save $250 on this RTX 4060 gaming laptop with 32GB RAM
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Save $250 on this RTX 4060 gaming laptop with 32GB RAM

That's a 23% discount for the Gigabyte G6 KF gaming laptop at Best Buy.
By Gabriela Vatu 2 days ago
This 3-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock with 4K HDMI adapter is 42% off
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This 3-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock with 4K HDMI adapter is 42% off

Plugable's 3-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock comes with an additional adapter, and it's on sale for $75 (was $130) on Amazon.
By Gabriela Vatu 3 days ago
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Latest Laptop Best Picks

Best laptops for video editing 2025: Work faster with these expert picks
Best Picks

Best laptops for video editing 2025: Work faster with these expert picks

Need to cut video fast? We name the best laptops for the task based on performance and available features.
By Brad Chacos, Ashley Biancuzzo and Sam Singleton 14 hours ago
Best laptops 2025: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more
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Best laptops 2025: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more

Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming laptops, as well as Chromebooks.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 2 days ago
Best laptops for college students 2025: Top picks and expert advice
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Best laptops for college students 2025: Top picks and expert advice

College students need a good laptop. These are your best bets.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 2 weeks ago
Best gaming laptops 2025: What to look for and highest-rated models
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Best gaming laptops 2025: What to look for and highest-rated models

Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 2 weeks ago
Best laptops under $500: Best overall, best battery life, and more
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Best laptops under $500: Best overall, best battery life, and more

These are the best laptops under $500 available today from popular brands such as Acer, Lenovo, and HP. They're wonderfully cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.
By Ashley Biancuzzo and Sam Singleton 3 weeks ago
Best Chromebooks 2025: Best overall, best battery life, and more
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Best Chromebooks 2025: Best overall, best battery life, and more

We tested the best Chromebooks available today from popular brands such as Lenovo, Google, and HP, and others.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 3 weeks ago
Best gaming laptops under $1,000: Expert picks that won't break the bank
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Best gaming laptops under $1,000: Expert picks that won't break the bank

These are the best gaming laptops under $1,000 including popular brands such as Acer, HP, and Asus.
By Ashley Biancuzzo and Sam Singleton 4 weeks ago
Best laptops for engineering students 2025: Expert picks and advice
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Best laptops for engineering students 2025: Expert picks and advice

Models from Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and HP make up our picks for the best laptops for engineering students available today.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 4 weeks ago
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Latest Laptop How Tos

Windows’ 100% volume is a phony limit. Here’s how I boost audio 6x higher
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Windows’ 100% volume is a phony limit. Here’s how I boost audio 6x higher

You don't have to settle for Window's 100 percent volume setting. Here's how to break that limit and boost your PC's volume by up to 600 percent.
By Dominic Bayley 3 days ago
More performance for laptops for free: The best tuning tips and tools
How-To

More performance for laptops for free: The best tuning tips and tools

Free notebook tuning. Use these tips and tools to get the best possible performance and stability out of your laptop.
By Michael Schmelzle 7 days ago
I never thought a Microsoft Edge plugin could improve gaming. I was wrong
How-To

I never thought a Microsoft Edge plugin could improve gaming. I was wrong

Better XCloud is a free plugin for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome that promises to improve the visual quality and performance of games played via Xbox Cloud Gaming. It works!
By Mark Hachman 3 weeks ago
4 free temporary email services that stop spam dead
How-To

4 free temporary email services that stop spam dead

If you avoid exposing your regular email address, you reduce the risk of being spammed.
By Martin Appel 4 weeks ago
A beginner’s guide to using a Chromebook
How-To

A beginner’s guide to using a Chromebook

Chromebooks are becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to Windows-based computers.
By Martin Appel 2 months ago
16GB of RAM just doesn't cut it anymore for PC gaming. Here's why
How-To

16GB of RAM just doesn't cut it anymore for PC gaming. Here's why

16 GB RAM was long considered the standard for gaming PCs, but is increasingly not enough.
By Friedrich Stiemer 2 months ago
How to properly wipe your laptop data before getting rid of it
How-To

How to properly wipe your laptop data before getting rid of it

Worried about privacy? Here's what you need to do before you sell, give away, or dispose of your laptop.
By Jon Martindale 4 months ago
Complete your Cyber Monday laptop with these must-have accessories
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Complete your Cyber Monday laptop with these must-have accessories

Make the most of a Cyber Monday laptop deal by adding on these laptop essentials!
By Dominic Bayley 4 months ago
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